What v-safe registrants wrote to the CDC after their Pfizer or Moderna shots, in their own words. Each card is one person,
with all of their free text. This page shows only the longer stories: the 116,000 people who wrote at least 400 characters in all.
The text is as the CDC released it, except that email addresses and phone numbers are hidden.
You get a random set of these people on every visit.
Toothache, Injection site swelling and Erythema
4.8.2021 – Sore arm
4.9.2021 – Toothache which is a little painful than usual but could be owing to the wisdom teeth
4.10.2021 – Toothache got worse and I had to take tyneol to sleep
4.11.2021 – Minor toothache with mild swelling at the aching site
4.12.2021 – A little bit of toothache, some strange feeling between left ample and chest that seems like tiny soreness or pain
4.15.2021 – leg sore easily when cycling at usual pace
5.2.2021 – Redness in the left wrist same with the side where vaccine is administered
Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal disorder and Urticaria
3.24.2021 – Ten days after shot, I had redness and slightly raised at injection site the entire day. I also had a couple of hives on my face the same day. Today I have had a dull low grade headache.
3.31.2021 – About 5 days ago, I had terrible indigestion. Not that I could say it was due to the vaccine, but it was very unusual so I thought I would share that.
4.21.2021 – Last Thursday I had low grade headache and stomach issues. I felt in fair condition for only the day.
7.7.2021 – Had a cold the last few weeks. Mostly sinus infection with low grade fever for a day and a slight cough. Some fatigue.
Injection site hypersensitivity, Breast pain and Injection site warmth
2.5.2021 – Developed a hypersensitivity reaction, 2.5 inches below the site of injection. Erythemateous and warm, is beginning to resolve, was discovered yesterday morning. Evaulation by a physician I work with for the hypersensitivity reaction.
3.2.2021 – I have had bilateral breast soreness for 2 days, which is unusual for me. Of note, I had a hysterectomy 7 years ago so it is not due to menstrual cycle. But the tenderness is reminiscent of my menstrual cycle symptoms.
8.4.2021 – Abnormality of left breast on routine mammogram. Being recalled for diagnostic imaging of left breast. Have had bilateral breast pain approx 2 weeks post #2 injection. Injections were bilateral. Diagnostic imaging
Eye symptom, Conjunctivitis allergic and Eyelids pruritus
9.2.2021 – Bruise around the injection site.
9.3.2021 – Bloated feeling in my belly but I think it might be caused by a food sensitivity
9.5.2021 – There is a bruise about the size of a quarter all the way around my injection site
9.27.2021 – Itchy eyelids and inflamed eye lid
11.29.2021 – Pink eye symptoms since early September. My eye doctor diagnosed it as allergic conjunctivitis. I have been treating it with eye drops for it. It's almost gone.
6.20.2022 – Headache that comes on between one and three am and gradually gets worse unless I take medication for it. Happens most nights.
11.14.2022 – Abdominal bloating .
Thermal burns of eye, Eye disorder and Throat irritation
2.10.2021 – I had a slight fever on Sunday the 7th of February of 99. My eyes felt as if Ive been crying and a slight scratchy throat and congestion. Stayed home and went to get a check up but nothing came back.
2.17.2021 – Been having cold like symptoms, cough, headaches, body aches m, slight fever, sore throat
2.24.2021 – Burning if the eyes
8.24.2021 – I cough on a daily basis. Its not a chronic cough but a dry cough. The kind that one gets to get rid of an itch of the throat.
2.23.2022 – Till this day, I have Dry cough after coming out positive w/ COVID in December 2021
Cheilitis, Vertigo positional and Skin irritation
7.19.2021 – The roof of my mouth is raw
7.20.2021 – Roof of my mouth is raw
8.7.2021 – Roof of mouth feels like it's getting raw like it did with the 1sr shot, jaw on rt side all the way to my ear hurts (I got my shot on the rt side this time since my left arm was still swollen & red)
8.8.2021 – Raw spot on inner lip & roof of mouth (wth is w/this shot), sweating profusely, sweet baby Jesus am I supposed to feel like I'm melting from the inside
8.9.2021 – Roof my mouth is raw with a raw spot on inner lip/ sides of legs, outer calves, have a burning irritated rash
8.10.2021 – Raw inner lip on bottom & roof of mouth
8.11.2021 – Roof of mouth is raw
8.29.2021 – Severe headaches that last hours to days with no relief. Severe constipation to constipation diarrhea no in-between. I have to work through it regardless of how I feel otherwise my bills don't get paid.
9.18.2021 – Brain fog and I'm now realizing it goes back to the 2nd shot, I've never exp. anything like this. The headache, I'm wondering now if it will ever go away or is it just going to be a constant reminder, daily, that I'm vaccinated.
11.7.2021 – Diarrhea that last for hrs & days. Since the shot, the migraines & the symptoms, I have experienced sitting down: extremely lighted-headed, dizziness, random STRONG bouts of nausea, & vertigo (sitting)- all things I didn't have beforehand.
Eyelids pruritus, Swelling of eyelid and Tenderness
1.17.2021 – Had an allergic reaction and sweeping of my left eyelid last night, but no rash. Also seem to be more itchy than normal, but that has already improved with single dose of Benadryl. Unsure if related to vaccine.
1.20.2021 – Still having weird hives around eyes that are all limited.
1.21.2021 – Mild hives on face at night. Still unsure if related.
7.16.2021 – Had a small cold.
9.30.2021 – Mild left axillary tenderness - but already improving.
3.29.2022 – Regular cold. Tested negative for COViD.
9.28.2022 – Small cold. Covid negative.
Rheumatoid arthritis, Anxiety and Feeling hot
1.26.2021 – No
1.27.2021 – Feel feverish but dont have a fever.
1.28.2021 – Just very tired. Feel feverish on and off but do not have a fever.
1.30.2021 – Feel feverish on and off but do not have a fever.
1.31.2021 – Felt feverish on and off but dont believe I had a fever. Felt anxious most of the day and I dont know if some of the symptoms are due to the vaccine or RA.
2.1.2021 – Felt feverish but dont think I had a fever. Not sure if any of the symptoms have to do with the vaccine or not because its been a week today since I had the shot.
2.23.2021 – No fever just feel feverish
2.25.2021 – Didnt have a fever just felt feverish.
2.26.2021 – No fever felt feverish.
Nonspecific reaction, Photopsia and Eye disorder
12.28.2020 – I always have aches and joint pain. I was feeling nauseous yesterday.
12.29.2020 – Saw my doctor. He thinks that I may have had a stomach virus and or reaction to the vaccine. Some of the symptoms that I have or have had such as pain and muscle aches are normal. I'm in pain all the time. Also have sinus and allergies that aggravate me. My doctor said that my lungs sound clear and I don't have any abnormal symptoms except my tongue and mouth are tingling for lack of a better term. A visit with my PCP
12.30.2020 – I have chronic pain so I don't think that the muscle aches and joints are due to shots PCP yesterday
1.1.2021 – I have had a tingling in my mouth an tongue since the vaccine
1.2.2021 – These are normal symptoms
1.3.2021 – Chronic pain
1.4.2021 – Have chronic pain
3.1.2021 – I believe that I have a URI
3.8.2021 – Asthma and sinus trouble worsened
10.30.2021 – Sore throat, headache and a temporary eye problem
10.31.2021 – Had lights in each eyes for about 30 minutes
11.25.2021 – Stomach flu, throwing up, took temperature once and it was 102. Lasted a little over 24 hours. Slept the night before, all day and all the next night. Very sick.
12.2.2021 – Flu I guess. Ran fever and threw up. Could not stay awake. Bad body aches. High glucose levels.
Ocular discomfort, Photophobia and Dry eye
12.30.2020 – Brain fog, it felt like all they symptoms of a fever and sinus infection without an actual fever-temp stayed at my normal 97.1-97.3. My right eye hurt which felt like sinus pressure or a migraine triggering. I have a daith piercing to prevent migraines but still get some symptoms. But could not focus on reading anything in depth.
12.31.2020 – It was only after exerting myself fairly heavily that the fatigue and eye pain and light sensitivity started back up. I would have been fine if I had a normal day.
1.1.2021 – The muscles of my eyes still hurt a little. Meaning it is tender if I shift/rotate my eyes very far. Weird.
1.2.2021 – The muscle that moves my left eye is still minorly tender if I move my eye to its furthest range. Right side is back to normal today.
1.27.2021 – Lack of appetite, dry eyes/dehydration
Injected limb mobility decreased, Gait disturbance and Palpitations
1.2.2021 – not sure of it's related but my knee is hurting a lot more then usual, to the point I'm having problems walking correctly... other then that, I'm good
1.19.2021 – ALOT of pain to my arm, shoulder and wrist area on the arm I got the vaccine my range of motion is a little bit limited and this started a few days ago, along with feeling my heart beat in the right side of my neck fast and short of breath sometimes
1.23.2022 – Heart palpitations
Limb immobilization, Movement disorder and Joint range of motion decreased
1.28.2021 – Runny nose
1.30.2021 – Congestion
2.6.2021 – Left arm where injection was given has become red and hot. Began 10 days after receiving injection. Have learned condition is being referred to as Covid arm.
2.13.2021 – Arm redness/rash that began 2/2/21 has continued to spread, but in last 24 hours is finally beginning to fade a little.
2.21.2021 – Cannot move my arm without assistance
2.22.2021 – EXTREME shoulder pain and very limited range of motion
2.23.2021 – Continued extreme shoulder pain and very limited range of motion
2.24.2021 – Continued shoulder pain and limited range of motion
2.25.2021 – Continued right shoulder pain and limited range of motion in right arm
Uterine dilation and curettage, Abortion spontaneous and Contusion
12.19.2020 – Large bruise like mark under right arm (sore to touch). Vaccinated in left arm
12.20.2020 – swollen lymphnode under right arm (vaccinated in left). Assuming swollen lymphnode because of large bruise like spot under arm, painful to touch. Day 2 of this.
4.21.2022 – Miscarriage requiring d and c. Months after shot and booster so not related.
9.10.2022 – Swollen lymphnode under arm injection was given in
9.11.2022 – Swollen lymph node Under arm injection was given
Autoimmune disorder, Painful respiration and Loss of consciousness
8.6.2021 – chest pain 6 hours after
8.8.2021 – Mild chest pain
8.20.2021 – Chest pain, left side. Worse with inhaling.
8.27.2021 – Sore throat, headache, runny nose, sneezing
9.8.2021 – Passing out, shortness of breath, mild chest pain. Half of labs came back abnormal. Last checked 6 months ago and were fine
9.13.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose
9.17.2021 – Increased heart rate
9.24.2021 – FatigueAbnormal labs
10.24.2021 – Fatigue Abnormal labs
12.10.2021 – Further abnormal labs. Extreme fatigue
3.11.2022 – positive ANA and other autoimmune symptoms
9.12.2022 – Syncope Chronic cough Tingling in feet
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
1.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node on right side of neck. Same side as injection site.
1.10.2021 – Swollen lymph node on right side of neck. Slightly bigger than yesterday. Same side as injection site.
1.11.2021 – Swollen lymph note on right side of neck. Same side as injection site. Smaller and less painful than yesterday
1.14.2021 – Lymph node on right side of neck is swollen again and slightly painful. Not as bad as before. On same side as injection site.
COVID-19 immunization, Gastrointestinal infection and Photophobia
1.1.2021 – In ED at facility I have vaccine and have positive COVID test
1.2.2021 – COVID positive day 2
1.3.2021 – COVID positive day 3
1.4.2021 – COVID pos day 4
1.7.2021 – Covid pos day 6
1.20.2021 – Continued fevers, intermittent HA like migraine with light sensitivity, vertigo & nausea. Hope to get 2nd vaccine after neg COVID test by weeks end
1.28.2021 – Joint pain only in shoulder of arm vaccinated and most severe at night- occasionally on daytime
4.23.2021 – GI bug
1.21.2022 – Covid positive 1/6/22
Sinus pain, Flushing and Tremor
4.13.2021 – Just headaches, fatigue, on and off stomach pains.
4.15.2021 – Ear pain, sinus pains, and knee pains.
4.16.2021 – Flush
4.17.2021 – Shakiness and light headed
4.20.2021 – Mild hives
4.21.2021 – Sweating,
4.28.2021 – Lingering headaches, dizziness, ear ringing, fatigue and nausea
5.5.2021 – Frequent headaches, ear ringing, tingling in fingers, vertigo
5.19.2021 – Vertigo , dizzines, and ringing ears
5.26.2021 – sinus headaches and dizziness. Vertigo . ringing in ears
7.14.2021 – Developed Joint pains especially in arms. Since 2nd dose lingering. Some off on tingling in hands and feet.Forehead Headaches have improved some. Dizziness has improved some
10.13.2021 – Joint pain. And vertigo
Acupuncture, Peripheral coldness and Upper-airway cough syndrome
2.11.2021 – Slightly dizzy (middle of night and mid morning)
3.5.2021 – My face and body felt tingly and my neck itched for a while. A little after the shot (after I did my check-in) I had a metaloc taste in my mouth. My hand on the shot arm was swollen. And I've been dizzy.
3.6.2021 – Legs ans arms felt cold
3.8.2021 – Post nasal drip
3.18.2021 – Diarrhea for a few days (Sunday through Wednesday) for no real reason. Also had a random evening fever of 99.1 yeaterday for about 30 minutes. Still fighting fatigue. Acupuncture
4.15.2021 – Stuffy/runny nose, sore throat, tired
1.16.2022 – Lymph nodes in arm pits are swollen and extremely sore
1.17.2022 – Armpit lymph nodes very swollen and very sore
1.18.2022 – Swollen and sore lymph nodes (armpits)
1.19.2022 – Swollen and sore lymph nodes in armpits
1.21.2022 – Lymph nodes in arm pits still sore bit not hugely swollen anymore
1.23.2022 – Armpit lymph nodes still sore but not very swollen
General symptom, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Viral infection
2.4.2021 – Very slight headache so far
2.9.2021 – Symptoms come and go.
2.18.2021 – Sinus congestion and post nasal mucous
3.11.2021 – I have a slight cold I got from my 2 year old grandson. Don't think it is related to Covid or vaccination.
3.17.2021 – Weakness in legs
6.11.2021 – I have a cold and sore throat I got from my grandson who was tested and does not have Covid
9.12.2021 – I have had minor colds from caring for grandkids who had negative covid19 tests.
11.12.2022 – Sore throat cough sneezes
12.12.2022 – Sore throat sneezing runny nose and cough Today I tested positive for COVID-19 with home test.
12.14.2022 – Coughing sneezing guck in my sinuses and fatigue. Positive COVID home test on Monday.
Erythema of eyelid, Impaired driving ability and Eye infection
3.5.2021 – Swollen eyelid
3.6.2021 – Red and swollen eyelid
3.8.2021 – Symptoms are probably due to eye infection. Now taking antibiotic Office exam by ophthalmologist
3.15.2021 – Extremely tired! High (variable)blood pressure, light headed, pressure in head, queasy. Note: during this time I also took antibiotic and topical medication for a chalazion Covid test
3.22.2021 – A bit woozy and queasy
3.23.2021 – Woosiness
3.24.2021 – Briief episode of body aches & itching during the night
4.12.2021 – High blood pressure & wooziness. May not be related to vaccine at all. Will see a neologist tomorrow.
5.3.2021 – Restless leg syndrome symptoms have worsened. Blood pressure is higher. In office visit
4.21.2022 – Headache for 2 days. It had made me feel like I should not drive.
12.15.2022 – Diverticulitis
Dyspnea, Rhinorrhea and Oropharyngeal pain
4.3.2021 – Sniffles
4.4.2021 – Sniffles but could be seasonal allergies
8.7.2021 – Had runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, and cough for a little over a week. Covid test was inconclusive.
12.20.2022 – I had Covid-19 symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue) and was exposed to someone with covid-19 in the last month. Still have lingering cough & shortness of breath. Tested multiple times but test results were negative.
Ventricular extrasystoles, Oxygen saturation decreased and Heart rate increased
2.18.2021 – Elevated heart rate. Between 90-100 resting last night. Better today 80 bpm resting but I also take Bystolic 2.5 mg at night and 5 mg in the morning.
9.15.2021 – This is my first vsafe since my booster shot. The day of my shot both my friend and I had elevated heart rates and on day 3 my spo2 rate dropped to 93/94 and I was short of breath that day. That passed within 24 hours.
4.29.2022 – Elevated pulse
10.15.2022 – Had elevated heart rate for 2 days (happened last time) but this time had 4 PVCs night of vaccine and short of breath for 2 days.
Ecchymosis, Aura and Migraine with aura
3.22.2021 – Dizzyness
4.1.2021 – Headache for two days, sniffles, phlegm production.
5.21.2021 – fatigue
10.27.2021 – Migraine aura aphasia Sunday and Monday, neck, shoulder and upper back pain, abdominal pain, fatigue on about 5 days. Called for an appointment but couldn't get one so I didn't go. I did not want to go to the ER with a migraine headache.
4.13.2022 – Coughing, running nose, phlegm, sore joints and muscle cramps. Took at home COVID-19 test which was negative. Also had some vomiting. Dr appointment
5.6.2022 – patch of burst blood vessels beneath the skin on my arm about an inch long and 1/3 inch wide.
9.29.2022 – Constipation- it seems to coincide with all of my pfyzer shots for Covid vaccine.
10.14.2022 – Extreme fatigue, dizziness and headache with aura.
Neck mass, Joint swelling and Swelling
4.4.2021 – Sweeping from neck to elbow on injection arm. Pain from fingers to neck also.
4.5.2021 – Lymph nodes in neck swollen
10.17.2021 – Lymph node swelling in neck and arm pit
10.18.2021 – Lymph node swelling in arm pit at clavicle
10.19.2021 – Lymph Node swelling in neck, armpit and clavicle
10.20.2021 – Lymph node in m close and arm pit swelling
10.21.2021 – Lymph node swelling
11.5.2021 – There is still lymph node swelling in my neck, clavicle and armpit of the side where the injection was given. I have also had nasal congestion.
10.26.2022 – Swelling on top of shoulder and above clavicle.
10.27.2022 – Swelling of lymph node, shoulder and above clavicle
10.28.2022 – Swelling on shoulder, neck and above clavicle
10.29.2022 – Swelling of shoulder, above clavicle and neck
10.30.2022 – Swelling on shoulder, above clavicle and above scapula
Thyroxine decreased, Thyroxine increased and Malnutrition
5.2.2021 – Mild Dizziness
5.11.2021 – Thyroid levels are off and also have excessive sweating
5.18.2021 – Thyroid levels off-High TSH, Low T4, not absorbing depakote properly (levels dropped), panic attacks and anxiety, depression
6.1.2021 – Body aches, headaches, sore throat
7.27.2021 – Shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, changes in thyroid levels (while on thyroid medication), sudden changes in blood levels of medication, migraines, fatigue, body aches
10.28.2021 – Muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness
12.27.2021 – Body aches, bone pain, dizziness, stiff joints
5.16.2022 – Gastroparesis, parasthesia, dizziness
6.6.2022 – Gastroparesis with nausea, vomiting, weight loss, very cold, weak
6.21.2022 – I've had Gastroparesis symptoms (diagnosed) and unintentional weight loss.
6.27.2022 – Gastroparesis with no appetite, weight loss, malnourishment
Parathyroidectomy, Hyperparathyroidism and Goitre
3.12.2021 – Congestion, cough, sniffles, itchy eyes
3.30.2021 – Itchy eyes
5.11.2021 – Foot infection
6.29.2021 – Recent blood test showed high sugar level and overactive thyroid gland
10.15.2021 – Severe neck muscle pain
10.16.2021 – Severe neck pain
10.17.2021 – Neck pain
10.19.2021 – Itching Called physician
10.20.2021 – Eyes itch
10.21.2021 – Itchy eyes Phone call
11.5.2021 – Very bad neck muscle pain
11.19.2021 – Constant runny nose, cough and congestion.
11.26.2021 – Sinus infection; severe allergic reactions
1.14.2022 – Underwent parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism. Surgery
4.20.2022 – Itchy eyes Nurse at health dept. where I received injection
4.22.2022 – Intensely itchy eyes and skin, Texted my physician for advice
4.23.2022 – Constant runny nose, congestion, cough, hives, slight problem swallowing
4.24.2022 – Intense runny nose.
4.25.2022 – Runny nose
4.26.2022 – Itching
4.27.2022 – Itching of skin and intense itchy eyes
5.4.2022 – Severe rash, especially on hands and feet!
5.11.2022 – Intense itching where received injection
9.23.2022 – Extreme fatigue.
9.27.2022 – Severe cough; itchy eyes
9.28.2022 – Sniffles, cough, itchy eyes
9.29.2022 – Itchy, scratchy throat, sniffles, cough
9.30.2022 – Cough and itchy throat
10.28.2022 – Extreme itchiness of area where injection received,
12.23.2022 – Intense itching on and off at injection site; intense itching of eyes. Saw my doctor
Injection site eczema, Eczema and Injection site induration
2.18.2021 – Itchy on pricking sensation on my legs 2 hrs after the inoculation but it all went away in a few minutes and the symptoms were barely noticeable.
2.25.2021 – Both slight muscle pain and slight hardness just below injection site
3.11.2021 – Left ear pain
3.19.2021 – Cough
3.20.2021 – The skin at the injection site feels hard today and yesterday
3.22.2021 – In-person doctor's appointment scheduled.
3.24.2021 – Eczema on my injection site
3.25.2021 – Eczema on injection site Doctor's appointment at health center. Appointment on April 1,2021
6.17.2021 – Eczema
5.7.2021 – Not sure whether this is from the vaccine or not, but have a rash that doesn't itch. Had eczema before the vaccine, and now also have a non-itchy rash on my legs. It's been a few days and it's starting to go away.
12.24.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 12/18. Felt pretty awful on the 17th (fever over 101, congested, coughing, slept most of the day). has improved since then, no fever, cough better. Seems more like a cold now. Tested positive today.
Ankle operation, Deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism
3.21.2021 – Slept poorly due to hip pain. Pain is minumal now that I am up and moving.
4.1.2021 – Headache for the last two days.
4.19.2021 – My check link for yesterday was sent after I had gone to bed. I experinced some severe vertigo/dizziness in the evening. It is mostly gone today, although I do have mild dizziness today if I move abruptly.
5.7.2021 – Some vertigo/nausea, really only are night
7.15.2021 – Diarrhea, fatigue, headache
10.14.2021 – I did end up with a dvt (clot), after surgery on my left ankle
4.15.2022 – Dual pulmonary embolism with saddle, left leg dvt this was in Sept./Oct. 2021
Breast swelling, Breast cancer and Lymph node pain
5.6.2021 – For my first vaccine I had swollen lymph nodes in the side where I got the shot. They showed up about a week after and I still have them. Tender and swollen
5.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
5.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes/armpit
5.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm
11.7.2021 – I had breast cancer. My left breast swelled up 10 days after my first vaccine on the side that I got the vaccine. There was no sign of this on my mammogram last year. Surgery
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